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Linus' Beetle Bugs (Kings Island)

Ride in the United States
Linus' Beetle Bugs
Kings Island
Location Mason, Ohio, USA
Coordinates 39°20′32″N 84°16′12″W / 39.342193°N 84.269946°W / 39.342193; -84.269946
Section Planet Snoopy
Status Operating since April 29, 1972
Rider height
  • Minimum: 36 inch
  • Maximum: 54 inch
Coney Island
Name Screecher
Location Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Operated 1967 to 1971
Statistics
Manufacturer W.F. Mangels Company
Product Kiddie Whip
Type
Capacity 16 per cycle

Linus' Beetle Bugs is a Junior Whip built by US manufacturer W.F. Mangels Company currently located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, USA.

The ride was originally located in Coney Island and was named the Screecher. When it was relocated to Kings Island for its opening, it was renamed as the Funky Phantom, and later Alley Cat 500. It's Nickelodeon Universe era (2006-2009) name was Swiper's Sweepers,[1] and the ride gained its current name in 2010.

References

  1. "Kings Island: What's new for 35th season". The Cincinnati Post. 2006-04-13. p. 30. Retrieved 2024-08-26.